meditations and musings from the mind of an average Joe

Category: Speaking Truth in Love

In the wake of recent events involving two killings of black men by police, the subsequent protests, and the calculated murder of five law enforcement officers in Dallas, I thought it was a good time to speak of an important Christian virtue that tends to get lost during such volatile moments. It is the virtue … More Tastes Like Something Is Missing

“Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah walked up to Micaiah and slapped him across the face. ‘When did the Spirit of the LORD leave me to speak to you?’ he demanded.”- 1 Kings 22:24 Let’s face it, the prophets of our day have conquered the public square and lay claim to the ears of the people. … More After Getting Slapped Around A While

“Humility precedes honor.” – Proverbs 18:12 True humility is a rare virtue these days. It is elusive in my own life and almost extinct on a national level. It seems as though everyone is increasingly clamoring for and clinging to honor. We crave honor and glory, so we have no appetite for shame. In fact, … More Ashamed to Feel Shame

The blog has been silent for quite some time but, for good or ill, I have not. Thought it might be time to fire up the old site again. I’ve had the blessing of preaching a bit more these days at our family’s home church here in Monroe, Louisiana. For the many people who asked … More We’ll See How Long This Lasts

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. – Ephesians 5:31,32 I was hanging out with a few guys the other day and this passage … More A Mystery Solved

I mentioned last post that I have been working my way through the book of Isaiah. It is a well that never seems to reach the bottom no matter how many times I return to drink from it. No promises here, but I’ll continue to share various insights as they come. I love Isaiah’s imagery. … More “How about a little fire, Scarecrow?”